I have researched etching sterling silver here and online. I have
tried the electro-etching with OK results. I am now interested in
trying the nitric etching described in the archives. I am looking to
purchase a small quantity of ferric nitrate or diluted nitric for
this purpose. I will be traveling to Jackson, MS next week...anyone
know where I can buy some supplies there?

Karen, on my last visit to Bryant Labs (Berkeley, California)earlier this fall, I was told they would be closing soon. Apparentlyit is a family business and they will be ceasing operations. I hopethis doesn't turn out to be true, but if it does, does anyone know ofan alternate supplier of ferric nitrate?